Xylitol
Xylitol is a humectant and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 225 products on Poliage, most often hair styling, shampoo and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A sugar alcohol. Holds water and is used for sweetness in oral-care products.
What it does
Contains Xylitol: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Xylitol: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 38920, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Xylitol
Hero Cosmetics
Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Clarins
Gentle Renewing Cleansing Mousse
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Tula
Glow + Get It
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kate Somerville
Goat Milk Moisturizing Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Happy Tooth
Happy Tooth Fluoride-Free Toothpaste
Lists coconut derivatives
hello
Lists fragrance
hello antiplaque and whitening
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
hello charcoal toothpaste
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Hello Mouth Wash
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Hello
Hello super fresh spearmint
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Hello ToothPaste
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
hello watermelon mouthwash
Lists fragrance
hello watermelon toothpaste
Lists fragrance
HiSmile
HismileTeeth Brightening V34 Colour Corrector Serum
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gisou
Honey Infused Hair & Body Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
HPM White Mouth Wash
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clarins
Hydra-Essentiel Bi-Sérum Intensif Anti-Soif
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Moroccanoil
Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, coconut derivatives
Davids
Hydroxi Fluoride Free Nano Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste for Enamel Health & Whitening
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
R+Co
INGENIOUS THICKENING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
R+Co
INGENIOUS THICKENING SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Invincible Volume Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
Kate’s Lightweight Fragrance Free Stressed Skin Face Wash
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Hello
Kids Rinse Fresh Watermelon
Lists fragrance
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